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[Dejad]

What do you fellas use on the windshield as an in between washes cleaner?

[TinSpinner]

For me it is either Bug Slide or Plexus. I like to get it good and wet so I don't scratch the plastic with bug parts.

[GregKhougaz]

Best product for plastic and polycarbonate but pricey:  Plexus

[RGlideKid]

Someone told me once don't ever use anything that came from a tree to clean plastic (glasses or otherwise) with.  I've always heart paper towels or anything like it are the worst.  So first, use soft cloth materials, like cotton or microfiber.  Secondly, don't use elbow grease.  Don't rub hard.  Third, get it wet first and let it soak for a minute or longer.
I use a pail of warm to hot water and a soft towel wrung out.  If a pail isn't available, I use the ice cube plastic square thingy at motels.  Lay the wet cloth on the windshield and let it sit while you're cleaning something else on the bike.  Then for the stuff that doesn't come off the first time repeat the process.
I also use Meguiar's premium detailer a lot.  Spray a fine mist on, let it sit, then gently rub with a microfiber cloth.  Repeat (but gently) if needed.  I haven't scratched a windshield yet with either process.

[Chains]

I use plexus however have seen a lot about using hydrogen peroxide lately. Guys swear bugs nearly jump off and are using on fairings and chrome forks. Not commercial grade but the drug store brands. Seen a few that put a sprayer on the bottle and carry in saddlebags. May try it.

[ultrarider123]

warm water soaked into a microfiber cloth.  No hard rubbing required if you let it soak a bit.

[RedEagle]

Someone told me once don't ever use anything that came from a tree to clean plastic (glasses or otherwise) with.  I've always heart paper towels or anything like it are the worst.  So first, use soft cloth materials, like cotton or microfiber.  Secondly, don't use elbow grease.  Don't rub hard.  Third, get it wet first and let it soak for a minute or longer.
I use a pail of warm to hot water and a soft towel wrung out.  If a pail isn't available, I use the ice cube plastic square thingy at motels.  Lay the wet cloth on the windshield and let it sit while you're cleaning something else on the bike.  Then for the stuff that doesn't come off the first time repeat the process.
I also use Meguiar's premium detailer a lot.  Spray a fine mist on, let it sit, then gently rub with a microfiber cloth.  Repeat (but gently) if needed.  I haven't scratched a windshield yet with either process.

X2..Buddy!!!

[Royalroadie]

Plexus and micro fiber cloth.  Spray and gently rub with finger tips, they do not soak up the plexus.  Then buff clean with micrfiber.  Works like a champ and leavea a wax that helps keep bugs from sticking. 

[D-N-D]

Bug Slide & Micro Fiber Cloth Done !!!

[08glide]

i carry a cloth in a ziploc bag(keeps moist &everything else dry) in saddle bag. hot water,soak a bit then "gently " wipe off. also a spray bottle of detailer (your choice) this helps to give a protective coat & helps with removal of unwanted critters.

[CVODON]

IMHO Haird has the only suggestion that really works without causing damage.

[TNroadking]

Serious Shine    http://shurhold.com/marine/yacht-brite-chemicals 

[WTF Chuck]

Hot water soak when available. During rides for the last 15years I have used lemon pledge and micro fiber spray let soak 2 min wipe off

[AirCav101]

Easily the best stuff I've ever used... that said I've never tried plexus. In SoCal we don't get too many bugs but that hust means the ones I do get decorate the windshield for a week unless they are really bad. Quick spray and everything wipes off easy.

[BDMastiff]

Windex and a soft cloth.... but my windshields always look like crap so don't take my advise!